After having lost a blowout in their previous game against New Heights Christian Academy, McDonald County was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Cassville Wildcats , sneaking past 3-2. The win was some much needed relief for the Mustangs as it spelled an end to their 14-game losing streak.
McDonald County took Cassville into a fifth set where they got it done with a two-point win. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-8, 25-18, 21-25, 17-25, 16-14.
McDonald County was led to victory by Leslie Velazquez and Cadence Slinkard. Velazquez had 20 digs, while Slinkard had ten digs and 11 assists.
McDonald County's victory ended a seven-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-20. As for Cassville, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost 12 of their last 13 matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-20-1 record this season.
McDonald County wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 3-0 win against Seneca on the 10th. Cassville has also already played their next matchup, a 3-0 loss against Mt. Vernon on the 10th.
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